Kali & Kyle

FijiBy: Kali Silhavy and Kyle Piekarski

Geographic

Location	Oceania, island group in the South Pacific Ocean, two-thirds of the way between Hawaii and New Zealand.
Geographic coordinates	18 00 S, 175 00 E
Continent	Oceania
Area	18,274 sq km
Area comparison	156
Border Countries	none
Climate	tropical marine
Terrain	mostly mountains of volcanic origin
Natural Resources	timber, fish, gold, copper, offshore oil potential, hydropower
Natural Hazards	Cyclonic storms con occur from November to January

People

Total population	883,125 people
Age structure	0-14 28.9% 15-64 65.9% 65+ 5.2%
Nationality	Fijian
Religions	Christian and Methodist
Languages	English, Fijian, Hindustani
Literacy	Age 15 and over can read and write Total population: 93.7% Male: 95.5% Female: 91.9%
Life Expectancy	Male: 68 years Female: 74 years Total: 71 years

Government

Country name	Rebublic of Fiji
Government type	Rebublic
Capitol	Suva
Cheif of State/Head of governmet	President Ratu Epeli nailatikau/prime Minister Laisenia qarare

Economy

Labor force by occupation	agriculture: 70% industry and services: 30%
Agriculture	Sugarcane, Coconuts, Cassava (tapioca), Rice, Sweet potatoes, Bananas, Cattle, Pigs, Horses, Goats, Fish
Industry	Tourism, Sugar, Clothing,Copra, Gold, Silver, Lumber
Export commodities	Sugar, Garnments, Gold, Timber, Fish, Molasses, Coconut oil
Inported commodities	Manufactured goods, Machinery and Transport equipment, Petroleum products, Food, Chemicals
Currency	Fijian dollars

Communication

Number of land lines	136800
Number of cell phones	640000

Transportation

Airports	28
Paved airports	4
Roadways	3440
Roadways compared to the world	162

Extra Information

School life expectancy	Male: 13 years Female:13 years
Internet Users	114,200 users

Sources

CIA Fact Book	https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fj.html
Google Pictures	natewabay.com